Gal 4:10-11 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Gal 4:10-11: 4:10-11 Circumcision was not the Galatians’ only attempt to follow the law; it was one example of a whole way of thinking. They had also begun celebrating the Jewish festivals, thinking that it would make them more acceptable to God. To Paul, it was another indication that they did not understand, or had turned their backs on, the Good News of God’s grace through Christ.

a4:10-11►

cHeb 6:4-6►

d2 Pet 2:20-22►

eActs 13:44–14:24►

‏ Galatians 4:10-11

Summary for Gal 4:10-11: 4:10-11 ^a Circumcision was not the Galatians’ only attempt to follow the law; it was one example of a whole way of thinking. They had also begun celebrating the Jewish festivals, thinking that it would make them more acceptable to God. To Paul, it was another indication that they did not understand, or had turned their backs on, the Good News of God’s grace through Christ.
4:11 ^b I fear for you: The Galatians were in danger of turning away from Christ by relying upon the law. If they did, Paul’s hard work would have been for nothing. The Good News would have done them no good (cp. Heb 6:4-6 ^c; 2 Pet 2:20-22 ^d). See Acts 13:44–14:24 ^e for a description of Paul’s work for the sake of the Christians in that region.